Naturalist Training Programme - Level 1

We are pleased to inform you that the dates for the next Naturalists Training Programme has been finalised. The details of the programme are as follows.

Date : July 17-19, 2009
Venue : JLR's Bannerghatta Nature Camp, Bannerghatta National Park
Fee : Rs. 4250/- (incl. board, lodge, training, workshop material & kit)
Registrations : Will be on first come first serve basis as there are limited seats available. A passport size photograph is necessary for registration.
Last Date : On or before July 10, 2009

The application form to register for this programme is attached. Please download the form, fill in the details, affix you passport size photo and courier the same to me along with a cheque or alternately you can come by to our office to complete the formalities. In either case, make sure the formalities are completed on or before the last date. Those interested may kindly register or write back to me for any clarifications.

A tentative schedule for the programme is enclosed here

JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS LTD.

3-day Naturalist Training Program July 17-19, 2009

Day 1:

0900 – Reporting at Bannerghatta
0930 – Arrival at Campsite and welcome drink
1000 – Icebreaker
1030 – Introduction/Overview of Trg Prog : Who is a Naturalist? Role of a Naturalist, etc
1130 – Biodiversity in India
1300 – Lunch
1400 – Introduction to Birds and Birdwatching; Tips for Birdwatching
1600 – Tea
1630 – Nature trail
1900 – Film
2000 – Dinner


Day 2:

0600 – Tea
0630 – Nature trail
0900 – Breakfast and free time
1000 – Discussion on nature trail
1100 – Bird behaviour
1230 – Free time
1300 – Lunch
1400 – Introduction to some common birds
1500 – Plant-Animal interaction
1600 – Tea
1630 – Nature trail
1900 – Film
2000 - Dinner


Day 3:

0600 – Tea
0630 – Nature trail
0930 – Breakfast and free time
1030 – Urban wildlife
1145 – Why save wildlife?
1245 – Interactive feedback; Questionnaire
1330 – Lunch
1430 - Disperse

For details and confirmations, contact

S.Karthikeyan
Chief Naturalist
Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd.
II Floor, Shrungar Shopping Centre
M.G.Road, Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel:080-25597021 / 24 / 25 ; Mobile : 9449599777
Fax : 080-25586163
Email - palmfly@gmail.com